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Exploration Elementary Charter School for Science and Technology – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-100)
… purposes. Officials said they purchased 300 $100 gift cards totaling $30,975 for students for achieving certain grades on State exams but the cards were given to 19 teachers and support staff based on … in December 2024 for the alleged theft of $1,100 in gift cards. On July 2, 2025, the former Operations Manager pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/10/24/exploration-elementary-charter-school-science-and-technology-non-payrollNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… New York City's economy is on pace to add more than 72,000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2 percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial … New York Citys economy is on pace to add more than 72000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownArtificial Intelligence Governance
… certain types of AI use on an annual basis, there are no rules or guidance on the actual use of AI. Consequently, City … of Buildings (DOB). Based on our survey results, we found ad hoc and incomplete approaches to AI governance, which do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… on a budget of $124.9 million. The jobs are awarded by lottery and providers, such as Ridgewood, get up to $325 for … he was informed by Ridgewood that his child had “won the lottery” and the 2018 fee of $500 was being refunded. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties including all leases
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceOpinion 2024-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. NY CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, § 1, ART. VII, § … §§ 19, 20; TOWN LAW, § 198; VILLAGE LAW, § 11-1112. We are in receipt of the City of Troy’s (“City”) resolution no. … of all public and privately owned lead water service lines in the City without violating Section 1 of Article 8, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) July 2023 Financial Plan projects the budget for all five years through 2027 will be balanced.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-9-2024.pdf2023 Year in Review: Navigation Change—Preparing for the Future
A look back at some of the initiatives and major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2023-year-in-review.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… today announced the promotion of Sylvester (Sly) McClearn to interim director of the New York State Common Retirement … financial industry and I have no doubt he will continue to build on our long record of success. Now, more than ever, … asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his contributions.” “We are extremely proud of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… and continue to steadfastly guard the pension system from fraud.” “As not only a law enforcement agency, but as … that.” “I commend our State Police members and partners from the State Comptroller’s Office and the Albany County … hold accountable those who mistakenly think they can get away with these schemes.” The pensioner, Joseph Bertolino, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2206
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background: Each fiscal year, … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2206-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report urges the city to use greater transparency for nondiscretionary costs that it does … the city to allocate funding for services where it has greater control over spending, including those that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and LaPolla were both charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Public Corruption. Karam was also charged with additional counts of Grand Larceny in the 4th degree and Public Corruption, as well as Corruption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) for pharmacy services in addition to Medicaid (e.g., … is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, FFS pharmacy providers are required to coordinate benefits with … period, Gainwell’s third-party liability recoveries on FFS pharmacy payments totaled almost $53 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-healthDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… announced the indictment of former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, … was terminated in 2022. Her final position was as Business Manager, where she was the sole officer responsible … squad purchases. Rather than use the card for official business or specific charges, Thorne used this card for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… of new resources, totaling an estimated $26.7 billion in SFY 2021-22. These resources include federal support, … from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest budget in state history at an estimated $212 billion, according to … influx of new resources totaling an estimated $267 billion in SFY 202122 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced the arrest of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn and Erie County Sheriff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and appropriated fund balance was not used, resulting in unrestricted fund balance in the general and highway funds that exceeded the town’s … estimated revenues by an average of $210,000 (42%) in the general fund and $180,000 (17%) in the highway fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to … false instrument for filing for stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting … Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. Kathy Hochul and state leaders should think … and using it to pay for critical infrastructure projects. In April, state leaders enacted the largest budget in New … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-finances